When thinking about retirement, you may hold a rough idea in your head about your current or upcoming pension withdrawals and your transition into full retirement. You think about your current lifestyle and what kinds of spending you incur per annum. You may start to worry about how you can...

Your superannuation trust deed along with the superannuation laws form the governing rules that self managed super funds (SMSFs) needs to operate by. The introduction of the $1.6 million transfer balance cap (TBC) and new transition to retirement income stream (TRIS) rules are a ‘game changer’ for SMSFs when discussing...

The decision to live and perhaps work overseas can have a significant impact to your goals and investments. Whether you plan to retire abroad or return to Australia, many of you will have questions about how your superannuation is affected when you become non-residents for tax purposes. Common questions...

What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a new currency that was created in 2009 by an unknown person using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. Transactions are made with no middle men – meaning, no banks! There are no transaction fees and no need to give your real name. More merchants are beginning...

Money is one of the biggest sources of frustration in most relationships. The main reason is that a lot of people have trouble talking about money. Talking openly and honestly about money can reduce stress in your relationship, and can lead to greater savings when you and your relations are...

You might be leaving the country for a variety of reasons—career prospects, love, adventure, new opportunities—or you may be returning home. While you’ve probably got a checklist of things to cover off before you leave, spare a thought for any superannuation you might’ve accumulated while working. After all, it is...